LaTrell Hoover brings size, rebounding, and rim protection to Texas Tech
Hoover is a long, physical freshman forward with a proven high-school track record as a rebounder and interior defender: in his senior season at Samuel Clemens, he averaged 11.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, and earned All-District Second Team honors. Texas Tech lists him as 6-foot-11 and 240 pounds, while ESPN lists him at 7-foot, 230 pounds, underscoring the kind of frontcourt length that can change a defense. He is currently redshirted for 2025-26, so his value is more long-term upside than immediate production.
